Publications
The briefs and reports below provide a sample of recent research by Lewis Center faculty, affiliated scholars, staff, and students, produced internally or by our partner centers and other universities. Learn more about support for students and the Graduate Student Fellows program to fund students conducting capstone research.
Note: Briefs and reports are often adapted from or into published books and articles in academic journals, which are not listed here.
| Title | Author(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
Student WorkHow Los Angeles Can Build Social Housing Under Measure ULA's Alternative Models ProgramThis report explores how Los Angeles can implement a sustainable, equity-driven social housing program under Measure ULA’s Alternative Models program, by examining policy and statutory frameworks and U.S. and European case studies. |
Eda Suh | 2025 |
Student WorkBrokering Belonging in Boyle Heights: Social Infrastructure in a Queer SalonThis thesis investigates how a queer and trans-led business in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, acts as a site of social infrastructure for low-income, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities. |
Steven Carmona Mora | 2025 |
Student WorkClosing the Gap: A Community-Informed Approach to Expanding Internet Access in Long BeachMany Long Beach residents, particularly in low-income communities, still face challenges to reliable, affordable internet access. These barriers contribute to broader inequities in education, employment, health care, and civic participation. |
Caroline Laubach, Viviana Morales, Karina Ourfalian, Xalma Palomino, Madeleine Waddoups, Laubach, Caroline ; Ourfalian, Karina ; Palomino, Xalma ; Waddoups, Madeleine | 2025 |
Student WorkRestorative Justice in Transportation Planning: Evaluating Equity and Freeway Redress Across Reconnecting Communities Projects in Pasadena and San DiegoThis research underscores the need for a robust restorative justice framework that integrates spatial reparations with community power-building. |
Casey Chung | 2025 |
Student WorkPlanning for Thai Town’s Future: Needs and Benefits of a Community Plan Implementation OverlayWith Los Angeles hosting multiple mega-events over the next three years, the community has been pushing for renewed investment in its community and economic resources. |
Steven Tran | 2025 |
Student WorkBeyond Demolition: Examining RSO Loss and Replacement in Los AngelesThis research examines the demolition of units under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) in the City of Los Angeles, and analyzes their replacement through policy programs that incentivize housing development. |
Judy Saunders | 2025 |
Student WorkPathways to Increasing Park Access for Older AdultsThis report provides insights into MacArthur Park’s physical and social landscapes in pursuit of intergenerational public spaces. |
Anthea Rosenbaum | 2025 |
Student WorkThai Town CPIO: Assessing the Needs and Benefits of a Community Plan Implementation OverlayPrepared for the Thai Community Development Center, this report outlines the current need for a Community Plan Implementation Overlay and highlights benefits a specific plan can bring. |
Steven Tran | 2025 |
Student WorkFrom Imperial County to Del Norte County: Determinants of Movement for People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness in Rural and Suburban CaliforniaAddressing a gap in understanding the mobility of homeless populations, this research looks into the primary determinants of movement between counties for individuals experiencing homelessness in California. |
Zac Clark | 2025 |
BriefScoring Progress: A Snapshot of 199 California Cities’ Fair Housing PlansUsing the Fair Housing Land Use Score, we analyzed site distribution across four opportunity indices: median household income, environmental quality, percent white residents, and transportation access. |
Aaron Barrall, Paavo Monkkonen | 2025 |